GRE Word List

PENDULOUS

poised without visible support

The meaning of the word pendulous is poised without visible support.

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WordMeaning
caldrona large kettle or boiler
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legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
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volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
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compilationthe act or process of compiling
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